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19/04/2018 What is the best way to plan a maths lesson? https://storify.com/ncetm/what-is-the-best-way-to-plan-a-maths-lesson.html 1/22 What is the best way to plan a maths lesson? Summary of the #mathscpdchat discussion on 27 March 2018, hosted by @MrsMathematica by ncetm 22 days ago MrsMathematica @MrsMathematica 23 DAYS AGO Good evening everyone! Welcome to another #mathscpdchat... Housekeeping, as ever: 1. Please use the hashtag in replies and posts so we can keep track of the conversation! 2. Please no polls in the tag during this time, as it breaks the official record! What does 'lesson preparation' mean to you? MrsMathematica @MrsMathematica 23 DAYS AGO Let's get started with an open ended question! Q1. What does the phrase 'lesson preparation' mean to you? #mathscpdchat twitter.com/mathscpdchat/s… Jess @FortyNineCubed 23 DAYS AGO @MrsMathematica Working out what you want your students to have learnt (or done/performed) by the end of a lesson and deciding upon the necessary steps to get them there. #mathscpdchat When you prepare for your lessons, what do you do? Does this differ from what you WANT to do? MrsMathematica @MrsMathematica 23 DAYS AGO Q2. When you prepare for your lessons, what do you do? Does this differ from what you WANT to do? #mathscpdchat Twinkl Maths KS3/4 @TwinklMaths 23 DAYS AGO @MrsMathematica How best to prepare students for learning to maximise their understanding and engagement within a topic #mathscpdchat

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What is the best way to plan a maths lesson?Summary of the #mathscpdchat discussion on 27 March 2018, hosted by @MrsMathematica

by ncetm 22 days ago

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Good evening everyone! Welcome to another #mathscpdchat... Housekeeping, as ever: 1. Pleaseuse the hashtag in replies and posts so we can keep track of the conversation! 2. Please no pollsin the tag during this time, as it breaks the official record!

What does 'lesson preparation' mean to you?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Let's get started with an open ended question! Q1. What does the phrase 'lesson preparation'mean to you? #mathscpdchat twitter.com/mathscpdchat/s…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Working out what you want your students to have learnt (ordone/performed) by the end of a lesson and deciding upon the necessary steps to get them there.#mathscpdchat

When you prepare for your lessons, what do you do? Does this differ from what you WANT to do?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Q2. When you prepare for your lessons, what do you do? Does this differ from what you WANTto do? #mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica How best to prepare students for learning to maximise their understandingand engagement within a topic #mathscpdchat

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Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I try to prepare/plan for units/topics of work - the lesson isn’t the right unitof time to think about - different concepts will require different lengths of time. #mathscpdchat

Paul Tallent@MrT_math

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica What misconceptions might students have and how will we deal with them?#mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Yes, it's looking at a lesson in the wider context ratherthan just a stand-alone lesson. #mathscpdchat

Jenny Koenig@JennyAKoenig

23 DAYS AGO

oops #mathscpdchat twitter.com/JennyAKoenig/s…

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Where do you find these misconceptions? Experience? Research? #mathscpdchattwitter.com/MrT_math/statu…

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MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Yes! And 'playing the lesson through in your mind' as an

aspect of doing that ... #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/7aZZSWZitE

Kathryn@Arithmaticks

23 DAYS AGO

I’m still unpacking so will dip in and out if I can... but you should all join in! #mathscpdchattwitter.com/mrsmathematica…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I spend a lot of time thinking about ‘what’s the hardest possible thing theycould be asked to do?’ for a topic, and then planning backwards from that. Good planning meansstudents can access those higher level questions. #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

How does this change your planning / make it more effective? #mathscpdchattwitter.com/TwinklMaths/st…

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Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat I think of the stdts Then I think of the topic and whatcomes before and what comes afterwards - then I choose an activity to introduce the concept +what they will use to practice + extensions and back ups

Kathryn@Arithmaticks

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica A lot is experience I think but sometimes asking a colleague can help. I oftenuse @mrbartonmaths @getdiagnostics to find them if I’m really stuck for a topic. Some schoolsinclude them in SoW documentation too. #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

What are your "go to"s for extension work? #mathscpdchat twitter.com/MathsladyScott…

Martyn@martynyeouk

23 DAYS AGO

Found this today thanks to @HyperHelga as a planning tool for teaching for mastery!#mathscpdchat twitter.com/missa_maths/st…

Kathryn@Arithmaticks

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I often come up with a series of examples to illustrate a topic. I don’t oftenhave the time I’d like to structure these well but really trying after #mathsconf15 and all thesessions I went to! #mathscpdchat

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I think a sign of a well-planned lesson is where the teacher is able to answer‘what are the students thinking about?’ for any point in that lesson. That question has changedso much of practice! #mathscpdchat

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Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Sometimes, I try to include a GCSE question or aquestion which they think to be 'too hard' at the beginning of a lesson then they use theirlearning from the lesson to answer it. #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Plan the unit if work and atomise the skills you want students to learn by theend of it. Plan for forgetting because it WILL happen. Plan for misconceptions because theyalways exist. Collate these as a team. #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica A variety of places. Here's an example when teaching area I would use TheTransum Area challenge here: transum.org/Maths/Puzzles/… You could use this to practice oras a puzzle at the end of a lesson? #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

How do you manage this so that students don't just give up when they see that question?#mathscpdchat twitter.com/TwinklMaths/st…

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I think it encourages you to think about the order of learning and how bestto build on a solid foundation. If you know where they've come from and where they're going, ithelps to build an effective lesson through a thorough understanding of learning and progress.#mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Planning shouldn’t be done in isolation. The idea of 11 maths teachersplanning 11 different units with different examples and tasks is absurd. Consistency of languageand representations should be discussed through dept and through the unit. #mathscpdchat

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MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Such a good tip! #mathscpdchat twitter.com/FortyNineCubed…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@mathsmrgordon @MrsMathematica YES to atomisation of content and retrieval practice beingplanned for explicitly- way too important to leave it to chance. #mathscpdchat

MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica There is some advice about that (being aware of possible misconceptions in

planning a lesson) in one of the NCETM Self Evaluation 'Examples' in a lesson-planning section re

KS3 here: ncetm.org.uk/self-evaluatio… #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/xvNMvqxv3u

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica In year 7, consider/find out what has been taught and HOW it’s been taught- what concrete/pictorial models have been used? Can you use these before going straight for theabstract? #mathscpdchat

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Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I project the question and students come up with a post-it note and they saysomething about it - something as simple as the length of a side or a number which is involved inthe question to actually having a go answering the question or remembering a formula.#mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

How would you suggest handling this to allow for personal style of delivery and autonomy ofteachers? Bearing in mind that some schools only have a Department meeting once a term orhalf term? #mathscpdchat twitter.com/mathsmrgordon/…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I think group planning should be about discussing misconceptions/writingquestions (including multiple choice Qs) - this is far more productive than ‘let’s make aPowerPoint together’ and getting waylaid by discussing about font/colour choices!#mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I think also that students are able to know where they are and why they'redoing something. #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Autonomy is good. We all want it but have some “steel pillars” that areagreed on that all teachers use such as agreed examples to use that elicit key ideas andmisconceptions with intelligent variation. Hirsch calls this a communal curriculum - a sharedlanguage #mathscpdchat

Paul Tallent@MrT_math

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Agree, and also whether there is a meaningfulcontext/problem that can be developed. #mathscpdchat

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MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed How do you record these questions for future use? In my experience, so far,paper tends to disappear, shared online documents tend to not get opened even though some ofthe questions created were wonderful #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@mathsmrgordon I like this! This would minimise the effect of different teachers with the sameclass on the fundamental approaches! #mathscpdchat

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Also...sometimes individual autonomy (although good!) can cause problemswhen classes get new teachers - if you’ve taught solving equations in one way, contrary to rest ofdepartment, makes it difficult for students. Need to discuss fundamentals explicitly.#mathscpdchat

MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Need to take care if you are thinking that you CAN know

exactly what pupils are learning in a well-planned lesson! #mathscpdchat

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Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Hm! Within my context, we have a very well resourced shared drive thateveryone would consult - will have a ponder on how I would create this if wasn’t in place already.#mathscpdchat

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MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@MrT_math @FortyNineCubed I've led sessions on adding twists to legacy spec questions toturn them into the style new spec questions and they have been invaluable at helping teachersunpick how the new spec looks to the students. So very useful for everyone involved#mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrT_math @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat (Sorry )

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary @MrsMathematica Oh, 100% agree! Is next to impossible to ascertain whether‘learning’ has taken place within such a short frame of time. #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I certainly don’t mean script lessons but the idea of having a base to beginfrom is desirable surely? Not starting from scratch each time. How teachers deliver, providepractice, use formative assessment is down to them. “Autonomous delivery of an agreed design”#mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@mathsmrgordon Couldn't agree more! #mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica The importance in the consistency of language can't be understated. I thinksometimes to use one method may not benefit all learners. The aim is that students have a depthto their learning and a thorough understanding - can this be done in different ways?#mathscpdchat

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Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica @mathsmrgordon #mathscpdchat for approx 25 yrs I have advocated thatpupils should use calculators to become familiar with number relationships - most deptsdisagreed with me - I've held true and was pleased this week to see the BBC article on why usingcalculators might be a good thing!

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica “This is how we do things here because it’s best for mathematicalunderstanding and provides the best chance for students to grasp the idea, challengemisconceptions, remember and provide a common language to talk about it with other studentsin other classes” #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@mathsmrgordon @MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat Maybe this is different for differentpeople - I have always planned from scratch every time ... but ... I do have a wealth of resourcesand ideas to make great choices for my classes and the resources and ideas for teaching differenttopics I'm always open to

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@TwinklMaths Multiple representations are almost always a good thing! But when it comes tothings like solving equations, there should probably be a preferred method &explanation withinthe dept to allow for embedding &understanding to develop from yr7-11 regardless of teacher#mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @PardoeMary @MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat I'm not so sure this istrue? The students can tell you what learning has taken place so you can ask them to say whatthey have learnt and you can use this as a basis for planning the next lesson

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Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica And it’s that wealth of resource and experience that makesyou a great planner. Planning isn’t really a skill that you can practice and “get better at” - it’s abuild up of domain specific pedagogical knowledge and experience accrued over time#mathscpdchat

Paul Tallent@MrT_math

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @mathsmrgordon @MrsMathematica I also tend to plan from scratchinformed by previous experiences, partly because I am terrible at filing! #mathscpdchat

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @PardoeMary @MrsMathematica I would suggest that is performance, notlearning - if definition of learning is ‘a change in long term memory’ then the fact that they cando it (eg, add fractions) in one lesson doesn’t constitute evidence of learning. #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @mathsmrgordon I think it comes down to that actual experience and wealthof resources. Planning is all about sharing your expertise with your students with clear andprecise language, examples and practice so they can learn from you. #mathscpdchat

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MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

Looking for a generality to be the 'highpoint' of a lesson when planning it, can focus ones thinking

#mathscpdchat (quote is also from an 'example' in the NCETM self-evaluation tools here:

ncetm.org.uk/self-evaluatio…) pic.twitter.com/YjjxOWYbAq

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Try Craig Barton's ssddproblems.com #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @PardoeMary @MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat I promise I am talkingabout understanding and learning - I agree that saying you can do something is not necessarilyevidence of learning - but when you explain the concept and explain your understanding of it ...I'd accept that?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths Have that professional discussion and if necessary open it upto the entire department! And always, always, do what is best for the greater good/your students#mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Couldn't agree more - so useful! #mathscpdchat twitter.com/ThainMike/stat…

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Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @PardoeMary @MrsMathematica In part, yes! But I have taught studentsconcepts and been delighted with how quickly they’ve grasped them and can clearly explain theconcept. And then three months later it’s as though that never happened....hence it’s notsufficient to say it’s been ‘learnt’. #mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica Absolutely. As the class teacher we know our learnersbest. Students must understand the maths they're learning. I know I've had to be careful aboutthe language I use, e.g.I must use 'subtract' instead of 'take away' as some think I'm on about thelocal take away! #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @FortyNineCubed @PardoeMary @MrsMathematica The problems lies whenwe ask a trainee to plan and an experienced teacher to plan from scratch - the lessons are oftenworlds apart with no consistency or agreed principles of learning over time. Let’s model *not*planning from scratch as the norm - it’s damaging #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@MrT_math @MathsladyScott @mathsmrgordon I sometimes regret switching to the visualiserinstead of the SMART board for KS5 delivery because I haven't got that digital record of wherethe lesson went and how we developed it (my paper filing is terrible) #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@FortyNineCubed @MathsladyScott @PardoeMary I think this ties into the interleaving andretrieval practice that has been such an important part of maths education conversations overthe last year or so. If students don't see it for months of course they'll forget! #mathscpdchat

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Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths This is so important. Key skills need to be consistentlytaught. so does the use of CPA models/resources so that students are able to develop theirunderstanding in a consistent way. I hate picking up a class that have been taught short cutswithout understanding #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

Maybe it is a systemic problem that we don’t meet more regularly as a dept to hash out planningof units together. I’d argue the opportunity cost for meeting more regularly would yield betterquality and no more work for staff planning individually. #mathscpdchat

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths Then I'd tell them not to and share variousarticles published by the MA and ATM showing why this is shocking practice. #mathscpdchat

MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica Yes, I agree. But sometimes lessons can be

dominated by pupils doing examples after following a 'worked example'. It is not possible from that

to draw conclusions about what they have learnt. #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/lio6dpQHIJ

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How do we ensure that students retain what we have taught them?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

So as we head into the final 15minutes of #mathscpdchat how do we ensure that our studentsretain what we have taught them? We know they could do it 2 weeks/months/years ago. How dowe ensure they can still do it?

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@ThainMike @MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths #mathscpdchat Maybe if we all agree to teachfor understanding we don't need to worry about 'misconceptions' or 'different methods' aseverything that has been taught will contribute to the whole experience of the concept?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@ThainMike @MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths #EvidenceBased #mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Regular low stakes cumulative quizzing. I blog about it here teachinnovatereflectblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/17/why… #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica @MrT_math @mathsmrgordon #mathscpdchat I haven't tried this but ... Ibelieve you can take a photo of each page as your progress using the visualiser? Maybesomebody out there can confirm or otherwise?

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary @MathsladyScott @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica But learning happensover time. The problem is so many people are still wedded to the idea of showing learning hashappened in a 20 min window due to old ofsted framework. We need to break this myth andfocus on how to embed learning over time #mathscpdchat

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Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Planning for retrieval with starters/ low stakes quizzes. SO important this iscarefully planned in advance - if it isn’t, it ends up at the discretion of the individual teacher.And if you’re busy thinking ‘y=mx+c’ you’ll forget to include ‘fractions of amounts’#mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrT_math @mathsmrgordon some can, pretty sure mine can record videotoo! I've just never figured out how to make it work.... #needtoinvestigate #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica So important for students to havedifferent ways of 'practicing' including 'problem-solving' and 'unfamiliar work' with aninteresting twist to it? #mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Revisit topics often in starters, plenaries, games, make links in learning intopics. #mathscpdchat

Paul Tallent@MrT_math

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @ThainMike @MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths What about misconceptionsthat come from incorrect generelisations by students? #mathscpdchat

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths I think we always need to worry aboutmisconceptions because what we say isn't always what is heard. Hence the need for constantchecking and feedback to pick up on these before they become embedded. #mathscpdchat

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Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica @MrT_math @mathsmrgordon You can snapshot eachpage if your visualiser has that function. #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

#mathscpdchat and I think we can capture the time when it has happened. I have seen this donein infant schools when the teacher knows that the pupil can now count ... it's a question of whatwe capture and how we capture it twitter.com/ThainMike/stat…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Or all of a sudden you’ll think, ‘we’ve not done FDP conversions in a while,let’s do that’ but this is such an ineffective method of promoting regular retrieval (includinggiving opportunities to forget). #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@ThainMike @MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths when students are introduced to something theylook for the patterns & make their own rules. If we don't choose our numbers carefully we riskthe wrong patterns being embedded as 'the rule' and that is almost impossible to shake. ClassicEg - gradient of a st line. #mathscpdchat

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MrT_math @MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica @TwinklMaths Again with carefully chosenqs used during whole class teaching you can tease a lot of these out. Then follow up individuallyto check they understand #mathscpdchat

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MARY PARDOE @PARDOEMARY · 23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott Yes ... it's about pupils understanding effects of mathematical actions, and

showing that understanding ... #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/bDHA6wrpGY

Final question: how does your planning change in the final run to public exams?

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Last question before we wrap up tonight. How does your planning change in the final run topublic exams? GCSE/GCE etc #mathscpdchat

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica @MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths Yes. The whole idea of small changes toquestions during deliberate practice is vital. Craig Barton did a session on this at the weekend &someone blogged it. Can't remember who though ☹ #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@ThainMike @MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths I've seen a few! (will look through mybookmarked tweets and see if I can find one) The last podcast is up too and it may get a mentionthere! #mathscpdchat

Mike Thain@ThainMike

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica I base it on QLA analysis from mock exams. Also include lots of modellingexam technique followed by practice of that skill. #mathscpdchat

19/04/2018 What is the best way to plan a maths lesson?

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Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica #mathscpdchat With the previous GCSE I used to plan for 'cramming' in thelast month to the exam. With the new GCSE I plan for more problem-solving experiences withthe maths turning up in surprising places I much prefer it

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary definitely worth reading then :) #mathscpdchat

Twinkl Maths KS3/4@TwinklMaths

23 DAYS AGO

@MathsladyScott @MrsMathematica Yes lots of problem-solving! #mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica @ThainMike @TwinklMaths Yes I like to make 'surprising' changes thatcreates an 'upset' and 'deeper thinking' #mathscpdchat

DLWilson@DLWilson_maths

23 DAYS AGO

#mathscpdchat Misconceptions key to learning. Set challenging homeworks and spend a lessontackling their misconceptions. Time well spent. Use technology to facilitate this, to minimiseworkload.

Sharon Malley@mathsmumof2

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Real focus on technique, reminders of not losing marks on the basics andreally building confidence. #mathscpdchat

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

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STEVEL @MAXTHEMATHS · 23 DAYS AGO

. @DLWilson_maths Plan for misconceptions to secure understanding ? The power of the ‘non-

example’ #mathscpdchat pic.twitter.com/8LDJsoD4HV

Richard@RichardDeakin

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary Wheres this quote online!? #mathscpdchat twitter.com/PardoeMary/sta…

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Don’t fall into the ‘give them loads of past papers’ trap - use mock QLAs andyour knowledge of students to identify gaps and plan to fill those via careful reteaching.#mathscpdchat

Heather Scott@MathsladyScott

23 DAYS AGO

Yes this is so important - steady Tai Chi mathematics .... one step at a time to ensure accuracy #mathscpdchat twitter.com/mathsmumof2/st…

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MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand it's 8pm - thank you so much for all your contributions tonight! It's beengreat reading all your thoughts and ideas, until next time, have a good week and a good holiday!#mathscpdchat

Jess@FortyNineCubed

23 DAYS AGO

@ThainMike @MrsMathematica @MathsladyScott @TwinklMaths I’ve been working on thislots recently! twitter.com/fortyninecubed… #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

23 DAYS AGO

Very many thanks to Esther, @MrsMathematica, for excellent hosting tonight, and to allcontributors for sharing so much expertise and experience. Read it all again tomorrow here:ncetm.org.uk/resources/41729 #mathscpdchat

Richard@RichardDeakin

23 DAYS AGO

@PardoeMary @MrsMathematica What was the theme of #mathscpdchat . I was at my sonsyear 5 parents evening so missed the start.

MrsMathematica@MrsMathematica

23 DAYS AGO

@RichardDeakin @PardoeMary What is the best way to plan a maths lesson and how do you doit? #mathscpdchat

Effa Pheasant@stan_tilly

23 DAYS AGO

@MrsMathematica Ok, thank you. It’s my first time. What a great idea and so useful!#mathscpdchat

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Effa Pheasant@stan_tilly

23 DAYS AGO

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Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

23 DAYS AGO

@RichardDeakin @MathsladyScott @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica It's here Richard:ncetm.org.uk/self-evaluatio… #mathscpdchat

Mary Pardoe@PardoeMary

23 DAYS AGO

@RichardDeakin @MathsladyScott @FortyNineCubed @MrsMathematica It's in an 'example' inthe section on the first question - I'm afraid that you'll have to look through those 'examples'#mathscpdchat

Ben Gordon@mathsmrgordon

23 DAYS AGO

THIS #mathscpdchat twitter.com/byrchalljh/sta…